The David Adler Music and Arts Center is excited to announce and has begun registration for their Spring art classes! Below are the descriptions, featuring some never before offered classes, check them out!

Youth Classes:

DrawingStudents will develop drawing skills while learning about drawing from observation and their imaginations. Students create works of art using a variety of drawing techniques and mediums. This is a class that is appropriate for new artists and continuing artists. New projects are taught each session. (class offered to students ages 5-8 & 9-12)

Art ExplorationCome and learn about the world of art! Explore a variety of mediums to create works of art that are expressive and imaginative. Clay and sculpture projects too! Learn more about yourself as an artist. What mediums do you like to create with? Explore all of the possibilities. This is a class that is appropriate for new artists and continuing artist. New projects are taught each session. (class offered to students ages 5-8 & 9-12)

Adult Classes:

Watercolor Painting: Easy Tools & TricksFor students of all levels. Making Watercolor Painting easier and more fun. Lessons cover the steps needed for basic watercolor compositions, to tricks and techniques for making this medium easier to master. Painting subjects include: "class recommended favorites", landscapes, barns, florals and seascapes. A suggested supply list and instruction sheets will be supplied before or during the first class.

Introduction to Hand Painted WindowsLearn techniques on how to apply paint carefully to a glass surface without it peeling up, blending and layering the paint, and protecting the work of art when completed. Shading and highlighting will be part of the instruction for this course. The student will have the option of adding a ribbon border to the art piece. At the end of this course, the student will have completed a work of art that they can be proud of. Bring your ideas/photos to work from to the first class. Basic materials and vintage window are included. Extra glass paint can be purchased.

Introduction to Oil PastelsLearn the basics of using oil pastels. Learn techniques on how to blend oil pastels using a blending tool, colored pencils, and fingers. Learn how to shade and highlight to give objects definition and perspective and what different types of surfaces oil pastels can be used on.

Fine Art Independent StudyThis course looks for prospective students who demonstrate a passion for art, a potential for growth, a strong desire to learn, and a serious commitment to become an artist. If you have basic skills in art, the desire to be a well-trained/knowledgeable artist, and possess the willingness to immerse yourself in rigorous study, then you will be an excellent candidate for this course. Instruction is differentiated to enrich each individual. Basic materials are included in the course fee, other supplies are subject to customizing for per individual.

Oil PaintingThrough classical oil painting techniques, learn to create still-life, landscapes and portraits that express who you are. Sharpen your skills in: color theory, observation, composition, color, form, and brush work while allowing the freedom to explore a personal style. Drawing skills are recommended. A suggested supply list and instruction sheets will be supplied before or during the first class.